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Misamis Oriental
Misamis Oriental ( ceb, Sidlakang Misamis; tl, Silangang Misamis), officially the Province of Misamis Oriental, is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines. Its capital, largest city and provincial center is the city of Cagayan de Oro, which is governed independently from the province. History In the 16th century, the people of the territory were obliged to pay tribute to Muslim rulers as the regional powerhouses converted to the Muslim faith. Lumads on the coast started converting into Islam or were displaced by other ethnic groups that converted earlier. Those in the interior retained their native faiths. Province of Cebu Misamis Oriental shared a history with Misamis Occidental of being part of the Province of Cebu during the Spanish colonial era. In 1818, Misamis was carved out from Cebu to become a separate province with Cagayan de Misamis ''(Cagayan de Oro)'' as its capital and was further subdivided into ''partidos'' or divisions: Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claveria, Misamis Oriental
Claveria, officially the Municipality of Claveria ( ceb, Lungsod sa Claveria; tl, Bayan ng Claveria), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,478 people. It is the only landlocked municipality of Misamis Oriental. It is also the largest in terms of land area in the province. History The town was once named ''Tikala'', a native term for “wonder”. Tikala was once ruled by Datu Manlumupog, a warrior of the native aborigines known as the “Higaunons”, meaning people of the land. The Higaunons observed simple living but with high regard to nature. For them, the vast and rich environment they have means life to them and this is manifested by their unique datu system, e.g., Datu for Agriculture – Igbabasuk; Datu for Hunting – Panumanud; Datu for water respect – Bulalakaw, etc. Despite the simple way of life, they were kept united by their Sacred Code named as Bungkatel Ha Bulawan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Jasaan, officially the Municipality of Jasaan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Jasaan; tl, Bayan ng Jasaan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 57,055 people. It is approximately east of the capital city of Cagayan de Oro. It borders on the municipalities of Villanueva, Claveria and Balingasag, while Macajalar Bay is to the west. Although its land is mostly rocky, it is able to maintain and support its lush vegetation and its main rivers, Cabulig, Dumagooc and Mandangisiao. History In 1830, the mission of Jasaan was established separately from Cagayan de Oro, where its authority and evangelization reached as far as the towns of Sumilao, Linabo and Malitbog in the province of Bukidnon. The center of civilization of the new parish and its first Church was at "Daanglungsod," which is now the Aplaya, Jasaan, where an old kota (watchtower) still exists. This kota, however, has been moved a few meter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gingoog
Gingoog, officially the City of Gingoog ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Hingoog; fil, Lungsod ng Gingoog), is a 2nd class component city in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 136,698 people. Like other municipalities in the Philippines that retained Spanish-based orthography, the city name is spelled as ''Gingoog'' but is pronounced as or since it originated as a Binukid word. History The term Gingoog originally came from the word "Hingoog", which means "Goodluck", from a Lumad tribe of Manobo who settled in the area. The word implies good fortune, thus Gingoog City means the City of Good Luck. The natives of this place are the ones with the family names of "Gingco", and "Gingoyon". Gingoog was founded as a mission by Spanish missionaries in 1750. It was one of the oldest localities in Misamis Oriental Province, older than the province's capital and economic hub, Cagayan de Oro which was founded in 1871. It was made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
Alubijid, officially the Municipality of Alubijid ( ceb, Lungsod sa Alubijid; tl, Bayan ng Alubijid), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 32,163 people. Etymology The municipality name, "Alubijid", pronounced alubihid due to Spanish accent, is the local term for the hog plum tree. History Alubijid, along with El Salvador, was part of Cagayan de Misamis (present-day Cagayan de Oro) when the two entities petitioned to become municipalities in 1933. Alubijid became a separate town in 1940, and El Salvador became one 9 years later. Geography Barangays Alubijid is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Alubijid was 32,163 people, with a density of . Economy Education College: *University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines The University of Science and Technology of The Philippines (USTP; fil, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 UN member states, 2 UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a special political status (2 states, both in free association with New Zealand). Compiling a list such as this can be a complicated and controversial process, as there is no definition that is binding on all the members of the community of nations concerni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naawan, Misamis Oriental
Naawan, officially the Municipality of Naawan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Naawan; tl, Bayan ng Naawan), is a fourth class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. The population of the town is estimated to be 22,444 according to the 2020 census. Naawan has earned a national reputation as one of the most beautiful towns in the country, as well as being named the cleanest town in the Philippines in 2008. In 1957, the barrio of Naawan, then part of Initao, was incorporated into the town of Naawan. The process for incorporating Naawan, from Initao was started in 1956. Geography Barangays Naawan is politically subdivided into ten barangays. * Don Pedro * Linangkayan * Lubilan * Mapulog * Maputi * Mat-i * Patag * Poblacion * Tagbalogo * Tuboran Education Located in the town of Naawan is the Mindanao State University at Naawan campus, a unit of the Mindanao State University Mindanao State University, commonly referred to as MSU Main, is a regional state, coeducational ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medina, Misamis Oriental
Medina, officially the Municipality of Medina ( ceb, Lungsod sa Medina; tl, Bayan ng Medina), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,612 people. The town got its name from Medina-Sidonia, Spain, after the Spaniards noticed the similarities of the features of the place with the ones in Medina-Sidonia. Geography Barangays Medina is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. * Bangbang * Bulwa * Cabug * Dig-aguyan * Duka * Gasa * Maanas * Mananum Bag-o * Mananum Daan * North Poblacion * Pahindong * Portulin * San Isidro * San Jose * San Roque * San Vicente * South Poblacion * Tambagan * Tup-on Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Medina, Misamis Oriental, was 35,612 people, with a density of . Economy Tourism * Portulin - from the phrase "Port of Orleans", where long ago big passenger ships came to pick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manticao, Misamis Oriental
Manticao, officially the Municipality of Manticao ( ceb, Lungsod sa Manticao; tl, Bayan ng Manticao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,469 people. Manticao River was known as Naawan River until 1957, when it was renamed. In 1948, the barrio of Manticao, then part of Initao, was constituted into the town of Manticao. Geography Manticao's geographical features consist of mountainous to flat plains to shorelines. Climate Barangays Manticao is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * Argayoso * Balintad * Cabalantian * Camanga * Digkilaan * Mahayahay * Pagawan * Paniangan * Patag * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ... * Punta Silum * Tuod * Upper Malubog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
Magsaysay, officially the Municipality of Magsaysay ( ceb, Lungsod sa Magsaysay; tl, Bayan ng Magsaysay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,803 people. Magsaysay was formerly known as Linugos. It acquired its current name in 1957. Geography Barangays Magsaysay is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, was 36,803 people, with a density of . Economy Tourism The Divine Mercy Monument was built December 2018 at the top of the hill in the barangay of Kibungsod and was inaugurated and blessed. It is the second monument of the province 10 years after the inauguration of Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental since 2008. See also *List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Phil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lugait, Misamis Oriental
Lugait, officially the Municipality of Lugait ( ceb, Lungsod sa Lugait; tl, Bayan ng Lugait), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,559 people. It is also spelled as Luga-it. History Lugait was once one of the barrios of Initao, Misamis Oriental until 1948. When the town of Manticao became a separate municipality from Initao, Lugait became its biggest barrio with the biggest population and revenue contribution. March 16, 1961 marked the autonomy of Lugait from its mother municipality when then President Carlos P. Garcia signed and announced Executive Order No. 425 that created the Municipality of Lugait in the province of Misamis Oriental. As early as its creation, Lugait opened its doors to industrialization. It availed itself of the opportunities then prevailing at the time and soon the world came to know Lugait by the flow of its cement and G.I. roofing products in the market. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libertad, Misamis Oriental
Libertad, officially the Municipality of Libertad ( ceb, Lungsod sa Libertad; tl, Bayan ng Libertad), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,948 people. Libertad is known for its Barungoy Festival and is also home to the Initao–Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape which it shares with neighboring Initao municipality. Geography Barangays Libertad is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. * Dulong * Gimaylan * Kimalok * Lubluban * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ... * Retablo * Santo Niño * Tangkub * Taytayan Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Libertad, Misamis Oriental, was 12,948 people, with a density of . Economy Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental
Laguindingan, officially the Municipality of Laguindingan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Laguindingan; tl, Bayan ng Laguindingan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,363 people. Its most notable landmark is the Laguindingan Airport, located between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. History Laguindingan used to be called "Daligdigan" coined from the words "''daligdig''", meaning trickling water from Soloan Creek, and "''digan''", a buri plant, which was used by the early settlers as roofing and walling materials. The name later evolved into "Laguindingan" because it is easier to pronounce and has a melodious sound. The presence of an old Spanish port "Moog" at Punta Sulawan manifest the claim that before the settlers came to Laguindingan, the place was the hideout of robbers, pirates and bandoleros because of the once thick forest cover of the municipality. A brave man named Calixto Caseres together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
